Light Bulbs
Which Bulbs to Replace with CFLs
Posted by Luke Fishback
In the previous post I compared the long-term costs of buying and operating a Compact Fluorescent Light bulb (CFL) with the same costs for a traditional incandescent light bulb. I showed that it makes good sense to install CFLs in light fixtures that are on at least 4 hours per day.
Are CFLs Worth Their Price?
Posted by Luke Fishback
Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) are presently being pushed pretty aggressively by energy efficiency organizations, retailers, and even governments. When we go to the hardware store to buy some new light bulbs, though, we find that CFLs often cost 10 times as much as the good old-fashioned incandescent bulbs. In order to see if CFLs are worth their price tag, I compared the total cost of purchase and operation for CFLs and standard incandescent light bulbs over a long period of time. The results show that CFLs will pay for themselves in savings on your electric bill in a matter of months. Keep in mind that the costs shown below are for just one light fixture operated 4 hours per day.